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What is the area occupied by the abdomen called?
What is the area occupied by the abdomen called?
In humans, the abdomen stretches from the thorax at the thoracic diaphragm to the pelvis at the _______.
In humans, the abdomen stretches from the thorax at the thoracic diaphragm to the pelvis at the _______.
What encloses the abdominal cavity in vertebrates?
What encloses the abdominal cavity in vertebrates?
What is the boundary of the abdominal cavity?
What is the boundary of the abdominal cavity?
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What membrane lines both the abdominal and pelvic cavities?
What membrane lines both the abdominal and pelvic cavities?
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What is the term for the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis in humans and other vertebrates?
What is the term for the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis in humans and other vertebrates?
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In arthropods, which part of the body follows the thorax or cephalothorax?
In arthropods, which part of the body follows the thorax or cephalothorax?
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What structure connects the abdominal and pelvic cavities in vertebrates at the back?
What structure connects the abdominal and pelvic cavities in vertebrates at the back?
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Which membrane lines the organs within the abdominal and pelvic cavities?
Which membrane lines the organs within the abdominal and pelvic cavities?
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What is the edge of the pelvic inlet called, stretching from the lumbosacral joint to the pubic symphysis?
What is the edge of the pelvic inlet called, stretching from the lumbosacral joint to the pubic symphysis?
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What is the main function of the mesentery?
What is the main function of the mesentery?
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How was the mesocolon previously thought to be structured?
How was the mesocolon previously thought to be structured?
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What is the shape and direction of the root of the mesentery?
What is the shape and direction of the root of the mesentery?
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Where does the root of the mesentery extend to?
Where does the root of the mesentery extend to?
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Where is the small intestine located in relation to other structures in the abdominal cavity?
Where is the small intestine located in relation to other structures in the abdominal cavity?
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